Population
The population of Sibu experienced a slower growth rate compared to other towns and cities in Malaysia. There are many reasons resulting in a decline in the Sibu population.
However, the real numbers of people living today in Sibu is much higher due to high numbers of individuals not being counted in the census who live and work in other cities and countries.
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Year 1970 1980 1991 2000 2009 2010 Total
population50,635 85,231 133,471 166,322 209,616 257,800
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